The Jason Becker Special Needs Trust and ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) have announced a special screening of Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet, the award-winning documentary about the life and music of guitarist Jason Becker.
The evening also will feature live performances by rock/metal musicians from Anthrax, Armored Saint, Fates Warning, Rollins Band, Mother Superior and more.
The event — Not Dead Yet: Movie and Music to End ALS — will take place 7 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.) September 19 at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco.
General admission ($50) includes a light dinner buffet (while supplies last); $75 VIP tickets include the dinner buffet, reserved seating, a signed event poster and a meet-and-greet with Becker and the participating musicians. The event is a benefit for the Jason Becker Special Needs Trust and ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI).
The details:
WHAT: Not Dead Yet: Movie and Music to End ALS, made possible by a contribution from Cytokinetics.
WHERE: Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, California, 415-474-0365, info@bimbos365club.com.
WHEN: 7 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, September 19.
HOW MUCH: $50 GA, $75 VIP. Click HERE to order.
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